India seal massive first Test win over Australia

Residents angry as floods hit town again after Storm Bert

In Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, residents say lessons have not been learned from Storm Dennis.

Published: 2024-11-25 09:32:26

British man captured while fighting with Ukraine

A video posted online shows a man in military clothing identify himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:56:33

‘Pregnant’ for 15 months: Inside the 'miracle' fertility scam

Women in Nigeria desperate to conceive are drawn into a disturbing scam involving trafficked babies.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:26:37

PM to meet police and bar bosses as he pledges action on spiking

Keir Starmer says tackling spiking is "personal", as the government pledges more training for bar staff.

Published: 2024-11-25 02:58:27

Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump and defending her legacy

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

Published: 2024-11-25 06:14:16

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.

Published: 2024-11-24 20:58:55

Far-right candidate poised for shock win in Romania presidential election

In another shock, Romania's current prime minister looks set to be left out of the run-off race.

Published: 2024-11-25 09:05:44

Tax rises will make it harder to hire, says business group

The head of the CBI will say tax rises seen at the Budget "must never again simply be done to business".

Published: 2024-11-25 08:14:51

'He told me he'd been shot and needed money but it was a lie'

Figures from Action Fraud reveal an 11% rise in reports of fraud in 2024.

Published: 2024-11-25 05:55:40

One dead and three injured in Lithuania cargo jet crash

The Boeing 737 crashed near a house as it was making its final approach for landing, local authorities say.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:33:32

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes

It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

Published: 2024-11-25 03:48:07

How service charges in flats spiralled out of control

Bills for leaseholders have risen by 44% since 2016. Is Labour's new plan really the solution?

Published: 2024-11-25 01:54:25

Chris Mason: Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear

This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.

Published: 2024-11-25 09:00:05

Expelled the same day: Ireland hardens illegal immigration response

Ireland is clamping down on migrants crossing the border from the UK - the BBC sees the policy in action.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:02:26

The Papers: 'Budget will put us off hiring' and 'Cabinet assisted dying split'

The ongoing fallout of the Budget's tax rises and upcoming debate over assisted dying lead the front pages.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:40:55

‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’

BBC journalist Hazel Martin was told she had liver fibrosis and must go teetotal or she could die.

Published: 2024-11-25 05:56:34

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Published: 2024-08-20 11:35:33

Drone footage shows huge fire engulfing Manila shanty town

Around 1,000 houses were destroyed in the blaze, officials say, months after a similar incident in the Philippine capital.

Published: 2024-11-25 03:28:52

Olympian Laura Kenny to guest edit Radio 4's Today

Sir Sajid Javid and Baronness Floella Benjamin will also take the editorial reins over Christmas.

Published: 2024-11-25 02:02:30

Treasury to give Scotland £300m as tax hike compensation

UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", though Scottish ministers claimed the move would cost them £500m.

Published: 2024-11-25 06:43:21

From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:09:31

Will Labour’s Plan For Work, Work?

And, COP29 climate talks end with criticised deal.

Published: 2024-11-24 13:27:00

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

Published: 2024-11-19 00:01:00

'We will suffer for a long period' - why there is no quick fix at Man Utd

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expects his side to suffer for a long time after seeing them start his management era with draw at Ipswich.

Published: 2024-11-24 21:32:08

Superb India thrash Australia to win first Test

India complete a stunning 295-run win over Australia in the first Test in Perth to continue their extraordinary run in the country.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:48:17

Why Leicester acted quickly to end Cooper reign

Leicester City wanted Steve Cooper to succeed - but felt they could not afford to fail, writes BBC Sport's Nick Mashiter.

Published: 2024-11-24 19:58:51

Late escape for Chiefs and Cowboys win thriller

The Kansas City Chiefs win on the last kick of the game to go 10-1 for the season, while the Dallas Cowboys end a five-game losing streak after a wild finish.

Published: 2024-11-25 07:22:31

Humphries beats Littler to win Players Championship

World number one Luke Humphries defended his Players Championship title with an 11-7 win over teenager Luke Littler in Minehead.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:52:52